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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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